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Roman Zolanski is about to meet Slim Shady. The alter-egos of rap’s most formidable forces will go head-to-head on a track for Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday. Rap-Up.com has exclusively learned that Young Money’s First Lady and Eminem have recorded a song called “Roman’s Revenge,” which will be included on Nicki’s debut album, due November 22. Fans can expect more heavy-hitters on the highly-anticipated project, in addition to Em, who trades bars with Nicki’s colorful alter-ego Roman. During a Ustream session […]

After, well, years of speculation, with the gossip reaching a fevered pitch the last few months, Mariah Carey confirmed that she is pregnant on the "Today" show Thursday morning (October 28). "Well, we're here in New York; yes, we are pregnant," the 41-year-old singer said during a pre-taped interview segment with "Access Hollywood" host Billy Bush. "This is true." Carey opened up about her struggle to get pregnant, but kept many of the details about her pregnancy shrouded in mystery […]

Red Bull surely has wings. Just ask dancehall artiste Future Fambo. The deejay, who is currently enjoying a resurgence in his career, is having repeated drinks of rum and Red Bull, toasting the success of his single of the same name. The song is soaring its way to the pinnacle of charts locally and overseas, and for Fambo, life is just a dream. A combination with the doctor, Beenie Man, Rum and Red Bull easily charmed its way into the […]

Motherhood has hit Alicia Keys' heart as the new mommy has written a letter to her son Egypt Dauode Dean born this month. Alicia wrote on her blog: "I Feel A Song Coming On" Every moment is beautiful; delicious even! Every moment I'm learning and living in a way I never have before. Being present in a way I never have before. Existing in moments I never have before. Never have I felt so calm, so purposeful in taking the […]

MC Hammer has made good on his promise to attack Jay-Z. The early 90s pop rap star has released a video trailer for a song called "Better Run, Run." The vid features a person dressed as a devil running through a garage with smoke coming from his face. Hammer isn't pictured in the video and the 'devil's' face is masked. At the end of the clip, October 31st is announced as the release date for the song. Hammer has been […]

According to many different sources, Mariah Carey is reportedly expecting a baby boy, despite not confirming whether she is pregnant. According to OK! magazine, a source from Mariah's team has claimed the star is pregnant with her husband Nick Cannon's son and will make the announcement within the next 2 weeks. "She's having a boy, but the reason that Mariah didn't want to say anything is because she is 40, and she's superstitious. But she's going to appear on Oprah […]

Reggae singer Gregory Isaacs may have passed away but according to persons close to him he will not be forgotten. The veteran singer, 59, died yesterday morning at his home in London, England. Isaacs' manager Copeland Forbes confirmed that the artiste died at his home following a long illness. Rumours of him being ill had circulated for weeks prior to his death but was later dismissed by his management team. Gregory Isaacs was born on July 15, 1951, in Fletcher's […]